| The Civil Wars – Poison & Wine Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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Honestly, I almost hate listening to this song. I can't help but to think this song is about Joy & John-Paul. John-Paul has said in an interview that this song is basically about the urge to say how you really feel to your partner without having a ripple effect, like you're just screaming it in their face but they cannot hear you. The way Joy & John-Paul sing to each other is too beautiful, they have such great chemistry, and if anyone has ever watched "The Making of Poison & Wine," they do seem as if they're in love. I feel as if this song is about them, they wish they could tell each other how they really feel but since they're both in committed relationships, they cannot. "You only know, what I want you to... I know everything, you don't want me to." He tries to hide the fact that he doesn't love her, obviously because he has a family, but she knows. "I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back" I think she wishes that whenever she's upset, or when she literally turns her back, he would hold her, but he can't because he would violate the unwritten rules between them. (Getting too close, advancing their relationship.. etc.) "Oh your mouth is poison, your mouth is wine." I think this line would mean that they say hurtful things to each other, but at the same time, they say relaxing and comforting things to each other. "I don't love you, but I'd always will," would mean, I can't love you, but if I could, I will always love you. "I don't have a choice but I'd still choose you" would mean, I can't do anything about us, but if I did, I would be with you. The reason why I almost hate listening to this song because I would never know if this is between them. I know, it sounds stupid, but I feel as if this is a lie. Their chemistry is so pure, you can't help but to think the way they stare at each other on stage is love. I respect them a lot for being so committed to their families.. But I feel like I'm watching a very sad movie. You know, "the love that can never be." |
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